Analytical Laboratories Section

Activities 

(a)  To conduct pesticides formulation and residue analysis.

(b)  To take environmental samples for residue analysis according to good laboratory practices.

(c)  To produce quality analytical reports including certificates of analysis.

(d)  To handle pesticides complaints related to quality verifications and plan for intervention.

(e)  To produce quarterly and annual reports for analytical laboratories.

(f)  To ensure that laboratory operations are conducted according to quality manual.

(g)  To conduct Proficiency Testing (PT) between Tropical Pesticides Research Institute (TPRI) and other laboratories (nationally and internationally).

(h)  To ensure laboratory consumables (reagents and solvents) are in place.

(j)  To ensure analytical instruments and equipment are well maintained and in good working condition.

(j)  To participate in the Pesticide Approval and Registration Technical Sub-Committee (PARTS) as per Plant Protection Act (PPA) 1997 Section 16.

(k)  To prepare annual budget for analytical laboratories.